Windows Errors

0X00000A41

0X00000A41: Remote Boot Adapter ID Record Corrupted

This error hits when a Windows NT or legacy RAS server can't read a Remote Boot Adapter ID from its ...

Intermediate 👁 33 May 27, 2026

0XC00D28A8

Fix NS_E_DRM_INVALID_PROXIMITY_RESPONSE (0XC00D28A8)

Shows up when Windows Media Player or a DRM'd app can't verify you're near the licensed device. Usua...

Intermediate 👁 36 May 27, 2026

0X000003F5

Reg key write fails: 0X000003F5 fix

Windows can't write to a registry key — permissions or corruption. Fix: take ownership or use PsExec...

Intermediate 👁 41 May 27, 2026

0XC026231F

Fixing 0xC026231F: Frequency Range Already in Set

This error means Windows tried to add a duplicate display frequency range to a monitor's settings. I...

Intermediate 👁 40 May 27, 2026

0X80290117

TPMAPI_E_INVALID_PCR_DATA (0X80290117) Fix: PCR Data Invalid

This error hits when TPM PCR data doesn't match expected values, often after BIOS updates or hardwar...

Intermediate 👁 36 May 27, 2026

0X800401F2

CO_E_CANTDETERMINECLASS (0x800401F2) – Class of object cannot be determined

Shows up when COM can't find the registered class for a requested object. Usually from a broken or m...

Intermediate 👁 30 May 27, 2026

0XC00D274F

NS_E_DRM_REOPEN_CONTENT (0XC00D274F) — Fix It Fast

DRM content won't play and you're stuck with this error. Close the file and reopen it — but do it ri...

Beginner 👁 37 May 27, 2026

0XC0000249

STATUS_IMAGE_MP_UP_MISMATCH (0XC0000249) — App Won't Start

App fails to launch with this error on Windows because a DLL or executable is missing a multiprocess...

Intermediate 👁 44 May 27, 2026

0XC026234A

0XC026234A: Graphics mode missing from mode set

Your monitor or app asked for a display mode that Windows doesn't have listed for your GPU. We'll fi...

Intermediate 👁 40 May 27, 2026

0X00003AA6

Fix ERROR_EVT_FILTER_ALREADYSCOPED (0X00003AA6) on Windows

This error hits when a Windows event filter is scoped twice. I'll show you how to clear it fast and ...

Intermediate 👁 31 May 27, 2026

0X80280053

TPM_E_DAA_ISSUER_SETTINGS (0X80280053): Quick Fix for DAA Issuer Error

This TPM error usually pops up after a firmware update or TPM reset. Here's how to clear it fast wit...

Intermediate 👁 46 May 27, 2026

0XC01D0002

STATUS_MONITOR_UNKNOWN_DESCRIPTOR_FORMAT: Fix 0XC01D0002

This error means Windows can't read your monitor's EDID data. Almost always caused by a bad cable, l...

Intermediate 👁 61 May 27, 2026

0XC000016C

STATUS_SHARED_IRQ_BUSY (0XC000016C) – Fixing IRQ Conflicts on Older PCs

This error pops up when a device can't start because another device is hogging its IRQ. I've seen it...

Intermediate 👁 28 May 27, 2026

0X00000312

0X00000312: Fix for access blocked by Safer policy rule

Software blocked by Windows Safer policy in Group Policy or SRP. Here's how to find and remove the r...

Intermediate 👁 91 May 27, 2026

0X000002CF

ERROR_ALREADY_WIN32 (0X000002CF) — What It Means and How to Fix It

This error means a custom error code you're trying to assign is already taken by a built-in Win32 AP...

Advanced 👁 55 May 27, 2026

0X000020DC

Fix ERROR_DS_NCNAME_MISSING_CR_REF (0x000020DC) fast

This error means Active Directory can't find a cross-reference for a naming context. The fix is to a...

Intermediate 👁 31 May 27, 2026

0X00003B65

Fix ERROR_MCA_INTERNAL_ERROR (0X00003B65) on Windows

This error pops up when Windows can't read your monitor's settings. Usually happens after a driver u...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 27, 2026

0X00001075

Fix ERROR_WMI_READ_ONLY (0x00001075) – WMI Data Item Is Read-Only

This error means your script or app tried to modify a WMI object that's locked by its provider. The ...

Intermediate 👁 30 May 27, 2026

0XC0000405

STATUS_DS_DUPLICATE_ID_FOUND (0xC0000405) fix

Active Directory found two objects with the same GUID or SID. Usually happens after a failed domain ...

Intermediate 👁 34 May 27, 2026

0X8031000B

Fix FVE_E_AD_INVALID_DATATYPE (0x8031000B) on BitLocker

BitLocker can't read recovery data from AD because the attribute type is wrong. Usually a schema mis...

Intermediate 👁 33 May 27, 2026

0X000020AF

Fix ERROR_DS_COULDNT_CONTACT_FSMO (0X000020AF) fast

This error pops up when a domain controller can't reach the FSMO role holder. The real fix is usuall...

Intermediate 👁 38 May 27, 2026

0XC00D0FD7

Fix NS_E_WMP_CANNOT_FIND_FOLDER (0XC00D0FD7) in WMP

Windows Media Player can't access a file path — usually due to broken library references or permissi...

Beginner 👁 30 May 27, 2026

0X000036B0

Fix ERROR_SXS_SECTION_NOT_FOUND (0x000036B0) on Windows

This error means a program can't find a required section in its activation context. Usually happens ...

Intermediate 👁 39 May 27, 2026

0X00000469

Fix ERROR_EOM_OVERFLOW (0X00000469) Tape End

Physical end of tape hit during a backup or restore. This older error from Windows NT/2000-era tape ...

Intermediate 👁 31 May 27, 2026